Melinda is a moody freshman student at Merryweather High School (go Hornets/Wombats!), carrying with her the baggage of a traumatic summer experience – which has alienated her from many of her friends. She struggles with the challenging, shifting social dynamics of high school, which includes dealing with antagonistic teachers. Thankfully, she’s able to find solace in an art class, where her creative spirit thrives and focuses on tree.

Over the course of the school year, she’s able to come to terms with what happened – thanks to the healing power of artistic expression – and ends up reconnecting with some of her old friends, as well making new friend along the way.

Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what’s the best movie Blake Lively’s ever been in?

In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart move of all time.

They will watch – in chronological order – every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.

Kristen Tilson is a moody kid living in the big city with her parents and younger brother. One day, after her disobedient brother darts into traffic on the way to school and is nearly killed by a SUV, her family decides to move to the country to get away from it all. They relocate to Cold Creek Manor, a rustic residence with a mysteriously retro vibe whose previous tenants left in a hurry. In addition to the cool new digs, Kristen also gets a pony named Chester!

During a game of hide and seek with her brother, Kristen comes upon a wooden sign reading “evil,” which kind of ruins the whole vibe of the day for her. Bad omens continue for Kristen when a snake spooks her and her brother in the outdoor pool. Fortunately, they are saved by Dale, the former resident of the home, who recently returned from a stint in prison and is now employed by the Tilson’s as a home renovator. Unfortunately, Kristen’s family is soon inundated with more snakes in their house, forcing them to escape to the roof before being rescued once again by Dale. Dale is actually a weirdo, abusive creep, though, despite his snake-related heroics, and is maybe actually harassing the family. Things go from bad to worse for Kristen when she finds Chester dead in the swimming pool under suspicious circumstances. After a near violent confrontation with Dale at the local diner, Kristen, her mother and brother head back to the city while her dad stays behind to figure things out. Kristen and her brother just kind of chill there until their parents have resolved their personal issues with Dale and then they’re able to return to the newly peaceful manor.

Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what’s the best movie Blake Lively’s ever been in?

In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart move of all time.

They will watch – in chronological order – every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.

Sarah Altman is a moody, youthful razor scooter enthusiast on the hunt for a new home in Manhattan, New York with her mother. She’s drawn to the cool panic room in one home and lucks out, because that’s the home her mom decides to buy. Her luck immediately changes, though, as her home is broken into on their first night there. A heavy sleeper, Sarah isn’t alerted to the criminals’ activity until her mother awakens her. They dash into the panic room and soon begin negotiating with the burglars. Sarah proves adept at this, coaching her mom in how best to profanely demand the criminals leave them alone. As the situation intensifies, Sarah soon finds herself the calmer of the two in the panic room, and attempts to signal SOS with a flash light to neighbor. Soon though, Sarah – who happens to be diabetic – becomes incapacitated when her blood sugar drops. Her situation then grows even MORE precarious when – due to a convoluted sequence of events – TWO of the bad guys lock themselves in the room with her. Fortunately, one of the scoundrels has a heart of gold and helps Sarah with her blood sugar emergency. As the criminals’ plan unravels, Sarah rushes into action and is able to help turn the tables using the very medical supplies that saved her life once before. With the bad guys finally dispatched, Sarah is once again called into action to help her mother find a new, less panic-inducing, home.

Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what’s the best movie Blake Lively’s ever been in?

In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart move of all time.

They will watch – in chronological order – every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.

Sam Jennings is a semi-rebellious moody youth who just wants to go to summer camp, but her mom can’t afford it.

She lives in the suburbs, but hangs out in the woods, where she smokes cigarettes with her friend Sally. Also they have cool midnight pool parties with the new kid in town.

One day, her estranged father returns to town after 4 months to announce he’s getting remarried. Sam and her younger sister aren’t thrilled. When approached by her father about moving with him to Mexico, Sam runs away. However, she soon finds herself in some real danger when the neighborhood lawn care guy kidnaps her via trickery and takes her to his garbage home. Turns out the weirdo dude was traumatized by the death of his young brother and so he kidnaps kids his brother’s age in some sort of terribly misguided attempt to relive the night if his death? Or is in a fugue state? Anyway, he lets Sam go after snapping out of his psychosis and she goes home safely.

Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what’s the best movie Blake Lively’s ever been in?

In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart move of all time.

They will watch – in chronological order – every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.

Maya faces down a “loser leaves down” match. We talk about the conclusion of Lucha Underground’s third (and final?) season, New Japan’s King of Pro Wrestling, the eternal goodness of PWG’s Battle for Los Angeles, Toben’s continuing journey through PROGRESS’ history, and all the news that’s fit to shoot on. See you in the next territory, fellow marks!

It’s time. Holland reflects on his brother. Renton gets a new fit. Another digivolution. Hey you know the thing. Yeah, that thing happens 😉 We also take some time to reflect on the series as a whole! What it got right, what it got wrong, and the conflicts within. When we return, it will be to discuss Gunbuster. See you then!~